ACUSON Sequoia 512 Ultrasound Platform

Advancing the science of ultrasound

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ACUSON

Sequoia
 The Value of Vision

Greater clinical impact

across all patient types

Easy-to-use
HomeBase Design

Digital Dynamic
Exam Review

One-touch TEQ
Technology

Advanced Networking
Capabilities
Advancing the
Science of Ultrasound

The ACUSON Sequoia 512 ultrasound

platform ushers in a new era for
diagnostic ultrasound

Pe rformance
Based on Acusons proprietary
technologies, the Acuson
Sequoia 512 platform establishes
an entirely different category for
ultrasound performance, with
major advances in all system
Coherent Innovative
operations and performance Imaging Transducer
modes. Its unique use of Technologies Technologies
ultrasound physics will allow you
to see aspects of anatomy and
physiology like never before. DIMAQ Advanced
As the Acuson Sequoia platform Ultrasound Imaging
sets new standards, it advances Workstation Technologies
ultrasound to a new level of
diagnostic confidence, with the
ability to explore and expand
clinical capabilities.

The unrivaled performance of

the Acuson Sequoia platform
is based on four technology
cornerstones. To understand these
technologies is to appreciate just
how far this platform has
advanced the science of
ultrasound.
Coherent Imaging
Technologies
Harnessing physics
in a whole new way
Acusons proprietary Coherent
Imaging Technologies have
completely revolutionized the way
ultrasound echoes are transmitted,
received and processed. They
provide an unprecedented amount
of new information in every image,
making it possible to see anatomy
and physiology never seen before
with ultrasound.
Coherent Pulse Formation
marks the first time the transmitted
ultrasound waveform has been
precisely controlled to push the
boundaries of imaging performance.
Through Precision Pulse Shaping,
exacting transmitter control is used
to generate complex transmitted
waveforms. Thus, imaging
performance can be optimized in
all applications. Coherent Pulse
Formation enables Native Tissue
Harmonic Imaging and several
new system capabilities, with the
promise of even more
advancements to come.
Traditional ultrasound
systems only use
Coherent Image
Formation uses both
amplitude to form the phase and amplitude
image, and rely on information to form
phase merely to steer the complete image.
and focus the beam.
V ision
Chirp Coded Excitation provides
extraordinary penetration and
resolution at high frequencies.
Dynamic Transmit Focus
utilizes a single transmit firing to
dynamically focus the transmitted
sound beam at multiple focal
depths throughout the image
with high frame rates. Standard pulse
generation.
Coherent Image Formation
uses both phase and amplitude
information to form an image. Subtle
tissue contrast differences become
immediately apparent. Theres more
information at deptheven at high
frequencies. The definitive gold
standard in imaging performance
results in:
A dramatic increase in temporal
and spatial resolution.
Coherent Pulse
Greater dynamic range and Formation provides
system sensitivity. precise control of the
transmitted amplitude
Increased frame rates for better and phase for
sophisticated image
visualization of dynamic
processing.
structures.
Innovative Transducer
Technologies
Acoustic engineering innovation
an Acuson core competency
To tap the full potential of the
Acuson Sequoia platform, many
new transducer technologies have
been developed. The resulting
designs, using the latest acoustic
ceramic materials and advanced
manufacturing processes, provide
increased sensitivity and resolution
which yield more clinical
information and expanded
applications. These ergonomically-
designed transducers provide easier
imaging access, increased operator
comfort and greater clinical impact
across all patient types.
Hanafy Lens Transducer
Technology provides
wide-bandwidth imaging with a
tightly controlled sound beam slice
thickness throughout the entire
imaging plane. This clearly
differentiates near-field structures
with higher resolution, reduces
far-field beam spread and improves
3-D imaging.
15L8w
MP Micro Pinless
Transducer Connectors
make hundreds of
connections without
pins to minimize
noise and make
high-frequency,
15L8
high-resolution
scanning truly viable.
8L5
MICROSON High Resolution
Transducers, such as the 15L8w,
15L8 and EC-10C5, provide Elevation
exceptionally high resolution, as fine The unique curvature
of the Hanafy crystal
as 200 microns in gray scale, and provides continuous
highly sensitive color Doppler, 6C2
sound beam focusing in
enabling superb breast, the elevation plane for
more uniform slice
musculoskeletal, small parts, and
thickness at all depths.
first trimester imaging.
MultiHertz Multiple Frequency
Imaging allows users to select from
an expanded range of frequencies to 4C1
optimize penetration and resolution
in all clinical applications.
microCase Transducer
Miniaturization Technology
provides significant reduction in 8V5
transducer case and cable size,
All transducers
optimizing ergonomic form factors.
have been carefully
designed for user
ergonomics, providing
easy imaging access
4V1 for all patients across
a wide range of
applications.
In novation
EC-10C5
DIMAQ Integrated
Ultrasound Workstation

Off-line static
and dynamic
exam review is
possible through
the DIMAQ
workstation
incorporated
Delivering a new level of productivity within the
Acuson Sequoia
and workflow efficiency platform.

Fully integrated into the Acuson
Sequoia platform, the DIMAQ
workstation offers image and data
management, real-time image
processing and advanced display
options. Its powerful digital
architecture enables storage of
complete, digitally preserved exams,
The DIMAQ workstation has direct
access to all exam data and offers
real-time image processing such
as DELTA differential echo
amplification. It also enables other
special applications, including:
On-board digital image and

W orkflow
data management
comprised of static and dynamic clip
images and calculations. Since A full suite of DICOM capabilities
exams are saved in a JPEG-
Advanced calculations
compressed DICOM format,
accessing them is fast and easy. Staged protocols for complicated
They can be transferred to the exams, such as contrast agent
KinetDx family of products or any imaging and stress echo
ultrasound-compatible PACS, review
Perspective Advanced
workstation or web browser, at any The DIMAQ The Image Control
Display Option workstation function enables
time for efficient review at remote
enables digital instant, one-touch
locations. The Perspective Option provides
exam review, image optimization.
the foundation for existing and increasing
future applications of extended department
field-of-view imaging for static and productivity
and diagnostic
dynamic studies and a wide array confidence.
of 3-D imaging displays.

A new level of workflow efficiency is

achieved through the ability to easily
review digital dynamic studies,
capture and analyze patient data
and quickly process patient reports.
Advanced Imaging Conventional
technologies do
Only NTHI uses
Coherent Pulse
Fundamental
Technologies not completely
separate the
Formation for
precise control of
Clean

Intensity

Intensity
harmonic echoes the frequency band.
Harmonic from the Harmonic Tissue harmonic
fundamental echoes are readily
echoes and distinguished
clutter. from the
noise &
fundamental
clutter
echo.

Frequency Frequency

Raising the standard

in imaging science

The Acuson Sequoia platform

empowers clinicians to optimize
image quality in every application,
simply and quickly. The subtlest
pathology becomes clearer. There is
considerably more anatomical detail
in every image. Clinicians can make
diagnoses simpler, faster and with
more confidence than ever before.
TEQ Technology is a
sophisticated signal-processing
technology that automatically
equalizes tissue gain and brightness
Te chnology
in two dimensions, providing
consistent, reproducible image
quality in 2-D and M-mode
all at the touch of a button. Tissue
Equalization Technology is a
pre-processing technology, applied
to RF echo data before the image
is formed. It produces consistent,
high-quality studies, with more time
to focus on the patient. Tissue
Equalization Technology is easy to
use and affords higher productivity
and a dramatic reduction in inter-
operator variability.
Native Tissue Harmonic Imaging
(NTHI) is a patented method of
harmonic imaging that works by
detecting subtle harmonic echoes
generated within tissue while
completely rejecting fundamental
frequency echoes used in
traditional ultrasound imaging.
This essentially eliminates body
wall artifacts and acoustic noise,
resulting in more definitive
diagnoses.
Transmit Compounding
combines multiple transmitted
images utilizing different
ultrasound frequencies into a
single, compounded image. This
significantly improves contrast and
detail resolution and reduces image
artifacts such as speckle, noise,
edge shadow and clutter. The result
is better differentiation of subtle
lesions and improved visualization
of borders and interfaces.
Cadence Contrast Agent
Imaging. Extensive scientific and
clinical investigations worldwide
indicate that the Acuson Sequoia
platform is the premier system for
contrast imaging. The success of
Cadence contrast imaging is
attributable to innovations in
Coherent Pulse Formation, Tissue
Equalization Technology and the
digital dynamic clips enabled by
the DIMAQ workstation. Acoustic
energy uniformity is enhanced by
means of Dynamic Transmit
Focusing and proprietary Hanafy
Lens Transducer technology.
Cadence contrast imaging provides
new methods for contrast agent
detection, including extremely
effective bubble preservation
algorithms. Unique emission
technologies allow clinicians to
display the tissue image, the
contrast-agent-only image, or both
togetherall from the same
acquisition dataset.
SST Color and Solo
Spectral Doppler.
The unique architecture of the
Acuson Sequoia platform sets
a new standard for Doppler
sensitivity and resolution. SST
Color Doppler utilizes multiple
beamformers to produce
images with high spatial
resolution, high frame rates
and unprecedented sensitivity
to low flow. Solo Spectral
Doppler uses a dedicated audio
beamformer to achieve a new
degree of sensitivity and clarity
with superb low flow detection
and increased penetration
for detection of deep flow
dynamics.
 ACUSON
The Value of Vision

For nearly two decades, Acuson has applied a unique

philosophy to the practice of ultrasound. This way of
thinking has led to an unsurpassed history of technology
breakthroughs. It also explains why our platforms have
always set the gold standard for imaging performance
Gold standard
and upgradeability. performance

Total investment protection is the basis of this philosophy.

The principal goal is to ensure that every system delivered
meets your clinical needs, now and in the future. This is
why the Acuson Sequoia platform was designed from the
beginning with a long-term upgrade strategy. Its flexible
core architecture anticipates future performance
improvements, which will increase system capability
TEQ technology:
and expand clinical utility. Consistent, reproducible
image quality
The Acuson Sequoia platform also takes digital connectivity
to an entirely new level. No other platform provides for such
efficient, cost-effective transfer of patient information.

Our commitment to the future, to advancing the science of

ultrasound, explains why our platforms have proven to be
the best long-term investment in ultrasound. Thats the
Value of Vision. And as a Siemens Company, that vision Cadence Contrast
Imaging: Superior
forms part of a comprehensive, integrated medical solution contrast detection
thats enhancing the quality of patient care worldwide. sensitivity

KinetDx Solutions:
Integrating ultrasound
into the electronic
medical environment
Sequoia